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Spain's Public Revenue Surges, Exceeding EU Average
Spain's social contribution revenue surpassed the EU average in 2024 (13.2% of GDP), driven by pension reforms, while overall public revenue rose 2.5 percentage points of GDP to 41.5% due to increased tax collection and social contributions, although a fiscal imbalance persists.
Spain's Public Revenue Surges, Exceeding EU Average
Spain's social contribution revenue surpassed the EU average in 2024 (13.2% of GDP), driven by pension reforms, while overall public revenue rose 2.5 percentage points of GDP to 41.5% due to increased tax collection and social contributions, although a fiscal imbalance persists.
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36% Bias Score
EU Tea Pesticide Rules Criticized for Hurting Trade
The German Tea and Herbal Tea Association criticizes the EU's strict pesticide limits for tea imports, citing high testing costs, high compliance rates, and limited EU leverage to influence producer practices; only 2.65 percent of global tea exports go to the EU.
EU Tea Pesticide Rules Criticized for Hurting Trade
The German Tea and Herbal Tea Association criticizes the EU's strict pesticide limits for tea imports, citing high testing costs, high compliance rates, and limited EU leverage to influence producer practices; only 2.65 percent of global tea exports go to the EU.
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52% Bias Score
EU Creates \$168.3 Billion Defense Fund
The European Union will create a "Security Action for Europe" (SAFE) fund of \$168.3 billion (€150 billion) to strengthen its defense, primarily through loans to EU members and Ukraine, financed by joint borrowing; the decision follows Russia's military actions and a stated reduction in reliance on ...
EU Creates \$168.3 Billion Defense Fund
The European Union will create a "Security Action for Europe" (SAFE) fund of \$168.3 billion (€150 billion) to strengthen its defense, primarily through loans to EU members and Ukraine, financed by joint borrowing; the decision follows Russia's military actions and a stated reduction in reliance on ...
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40% Bias Score
EU-UK Defense Pact Opens Access to €150 Billion Loan Program
The EU and UK reached a defense agreement, allowing British firms access to a €150 billion EU equipment loan program and fostering cooperation on emerging technologies like AI in defense and cybersecurity, partly driven by post-Brexit tensions and the need for stronger European defense autonomy.
EU-UK Defense Pact Opens Access to €150 Billion Loan Program
The EU and UK reached a defense agreement, allowing British firms access to a €150 billion EU equipment loan program and fostering cooperation on emerging technologies like AI in defense and cybersecurity, partly driven by post-Brexit tensions and the need for stronger European defense autonomy.
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44% Bias Score
EU Proposes Security Pact with Australia
During a meeting in Rome, the European Union proposed a security pact to Australia, focusing on defense and security cooperation. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed cautious optimism, indicating potential future discussions and cooperation, including possible military exercises. Th...
EU Proposes Security Pact with Australia
During a meeting in Rome, the European Union proposed a security pact to Australia, focusing on defense and security cooperation. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed cautious optimism, indicating potential future discussions and cooperation, including possible military exercises. Th...
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48% Bias Score
Tight Polish Presidential Race: Trzaskowski Leads, Far-Right Gains Ground
Poland's presidential election saw Trzaskowski (31.2%) narrowly edge out Nawrocki (29.7%), with the far-right obtaining 22% in a first-round vote marked by high (66.8%) participation; the second round will decide the future of the pro-European government.
Tight Polish Presidential Race: Trzaskowski Leads, Far-Right Gains Ground
Poland's presidential election saw Trzaskowski (31.2%) narrowly edge out Nawrocki (29.7%), with the far-right obtaining 22% in a first-round vote marked by high (66.8%) participation; the second round will decide the future of the pro-European government.
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48% Bias Score
EU Guidelines to Curb Greenwashing in Finance
New EU guidelines aim to curb "greenwashing" in the financial sector by making it easier for investors to identify truly sustainable funds, but critics warn that loopholes remain a concern.
EU Guidelines to Curb Greenwashing in Finance
New EU guidelines aim to curb "greenwashing" in the financial sector by making it easier for investors to identify truly sustainable funds, but critics warn that loopholes remain a concern.
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44% Bias Score
UK Citizens Face Summer EU Airport Queues Due to E-Gate Uncertainty
A new EU border security scheme, launching in October 2025, will determine if UK citizens can use e-gates at EU airports this summer; until then, British travelers face long queues.
UK Citizens Face Summer EU Airport Queues Due to E-Gate Uncertainty
A new EU border security scheme, launching in October 2025, will determine if UK citizens can use e-gates at EU airports this summer; until then, British travelers face long queues.
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40% Bias Score
UK and EU Sign Historic Post-Brexit Defense Agreement
On May 19, 2025, the UK and EU signed a landmark agreement enhancing defense cooperation, including UK participation in EU military missions, though youth mobility remains unresolved due to UK government concerns about immigration.
UK and EU Sign Historic Post-Brexit Defense Agreement
On May 19, 2025, the UK and EU signed a landmark agreement enhancing defense cooperation, including UK participation in EU military missions, though youth mobility remains unresolved due to UK government concerns about immigration.
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48% Bias Score
EU 2025 GDP Growth Revised Downward; Germany's Economy to Stagnate
The European Commission forecasts a 1.1% GDP growth for the EU and 0.9% for the Eurozone in 2025, significantly lower than previous projections due to unpredictable US trade tariffs; Germany's economy is expected to stagnate at 0% growth, while Austria anticipates a -0.3% decline; a recovery is anti...
EU 2025 GDP Growth Revised Downward; Germany's Economy to Stagnate
The European Commission forecasts a 1.1% GDP growth for the EU and 0.9% for the Eurozone in 2025, significantly lower than previous projections due to unpredictable US trade tariffs; Germany's economy is expected to stagnate at 0% growth, while Austria anticipates a -0.3% decline; a recovery is anti...
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36% Bias Score
European Elections: Trump's Return Energizes Eurosceptics
Voters in Romania, Poland, and Portugal held pivotal elections on Sunday, impacting the EU's approach to Ukraine, economic governance, and rising nationalism amid President Trump's return to power; early results were expected Sunday evening.
European Elections: Trump's Return Energizes Eurosceptics
Voters in Romania, Poland, and Portugal held pivotal elections on Sunday, impacting the EU's approach to Ukraine, economic governance, and rising nationalism amid President Trump's return to power; early results were expected Sunday evening.
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32% Bias Score
UK and EU Sign Post-Brexit Agreements Amidst Economic Losses and Political Backlash
The UK and EU concluded their first post-Brexit summit in London, signing agreements on various sectors, aiming to reduce economic friction and improve cooperation, despite significant post-Brexit economic losses and domestic political opposition.
UK and EU Sign Post-Brexit Agreements Amidst Economic Losses and Political Backlash
The UK and EU concluded their first post-Brexit summit in London, signing agreements on various sectors, aiming to reduce economic friction and improve cooperation, despite significant post-Brexit economic losses and domestic political opposition.
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48% Bias Score
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